Craig BRENNAN

Craig left this earth peacefully under emergency care at the Foothills Medical Centre on the morning of July 6, 2019. His siblings, a niece and a caregiver were at his side.

Always a competitor, and with the constant guidance and push of his parents, Betty and Mike, Craig challenged many of the shortcomings with which he was dealt at birth and confronted later in life. He accomplished some unbelievable things; he became a Regina Leader Post all-star paper boy (prizes for which allowed him to travel) he was a keen boy scout and he graduated from Cochrane High School in Regina, SK. Furthermore he; had a great short term job at the Kimberley Ski Hill, became a very good 5-pin bowler (high game of 253) participating with this in many Special Olympic events, and attained his motorcycle license he loved riding his last bike: a Suzuki 650. Best of all, his early teen years living in Regina infected him with "Rider Pride" and he continued to accumulate a 'bucket of knowledge' of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders from the 70s and 80s, being able to recount many of that team's statistics at will. In the final decade of life, Craig was under the selfless care of his sister Diane along with the able and constant watch of caregivers who helped him achieve a level of dignity and a quality of life away from institutional care, even though Parkinson's disease had overtaken his body. He maintained his sense of humour, his love of live music and attendance at the Calgary Folk Fest and the desire to tell lots of happy stories of times from his life that kept his present day perspective always in balance. All who met and knew Craig loved him for what he was in that moment, and the way he lived his life in the end.

To honour Craig, a celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the TriWood Community Centre (2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary, AB) starting at 6:00 p.m. Please join Craig's family to share memories and stories of this very special man.

The family would like to thank Options, Elaine and Sean, and their staff of talented caregivers who supported Craig through good and challenging times. Also, thank you to Home Care and PDD, the Movement Disorder Clinic, Safeway Pharmacy and Maximum Health Care. Condolences may be forwarded through www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Craig Brennan, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

I will miss my visits with Craig. He took great joy in laughing at my football team and me laughing at his. I was very sorry to hear this news, my condolences to Craig's entire family.

Amanda and Cam Reid

Jul 21, 2019

What a fine man he was, full of life. It appears he embraced life and didn't let his challenges stop him from that. And you were always there to help him along his way. I know he will be greatly missed and that speaks well for all of you
Love Amanda

Kay Jamieson

Jul 20, 2019

Sad to hear this Diane.
I know he was very special to you.
He was lucky to have had you as a caring sister.
Kay